Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Đề 1 đến 15 - Năm học 2016-2017 (Có đáp án)

 ĐỀ THI THỬ KÌ THI THPT QG NĂM 2016-2017 
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ 1 
Thời gian: 90 phút	
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
01. The criminal was sentenced to death because of ____ of his crime. 
A. the severity B. the complexity C. a punishment D. the importance 
02. The discovery was a major ____ for research workers 
A. breakthrough B. breakdown C. break-in D. breakout 
03. “Would you like me to get a taxi?” - “____.” 
A. That would be delightful. Thanks B. Well, let’s see. 
C. Yes, please, if it’s no bother D. Yes, I see. 
04. You have a good feeling about yourself and____ when you volunteer. 
A. others B. other C. the other D. the others 
05. If it ____ their encouragement, he could have given it up. 
A. had been for B. hadn’t been C. hadn’t been for D. wouldn’t have been for 
06. By the end of this month I____ for this company for two years. 
A. have been working B. will have been working C. will be working D. will work 
07. Flooding in April is an unusual ____ in this area. 
A. occur B. occurrence C. occurring D. occurred 
08. Lorie is very thin, ____ her young sister, who is quite heavy. 
A. dissimilar to B. unlikely C. unlike D. dislike 
09. It is a fact that____ form of energy. 
A. electricity being the most useful B. electricity the most useful 
C. the most useful in electricity D. electricity is the most useful 
10. Please ____ and see us some time. You‘re always welcome. 
A. come to B. come about C. come around D. come away. 
11. Only in the Civil War ____ killed or wounded. 
A. soldiers in America B. so many American soldiers were 
C. many in America D. were so many American soldiers 
12. Prices of flats ____ from a few thousand to millions of dollars. 
A. vary B. change C. differ D. fluctuate 
13. John____ knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work. 
A. approved B. applied C. appreciated D. accomplished 
14. As it was getting late, the boys decided to____ the campfire and crept into their sleeping bags. 
A. put up B. put off C. put out D. put on 
15. The general public____ a large number of computers now, because prices are beginning to decrease. 
A. must buy B. must be buying C. must have bought D. must bought 
16. I have to assure myself that I____ the best possible decision. 
A. have leapt B. have made C. have done D. have reached 
17. “Sorry, I’m late, Mike.” - “____.” 
A. Well, it’s worth a try B. Not on my account C. No, I wouldn’t mind at all D. That’s all right 
18. Tony often watches TV after his parents____ to bed. 
A. had gone B. have gone C. go D. went 
19. Mike: “Tell me what your dog’s like?” - Alice: “____.” 
A. Very quickly B. Biscuit and bones C. Very well, thank you D. Big, black and hairy 
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from 
the rest or the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress: 
20. A. reindeer B. engineer C. pioneer D. referee 
21. A. dangerous B. marvelous C. conspicuous D. numerous 
22. A. establish B. illustrate C. intimidate D. inheritance 
23. A. expansion B. conversion C. precision D. explosion 
24. A. eradicate B. character C. malaria D. spectacular 
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Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each 
of the questions. 
REALITY TELEVISION 
 Reality television is genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or 
humorous situation, documents actual events, and features ordinary rather than professional actors. It could be described 
as a form of artificial or “heightened” documentary. Although the genre has existed in some form or another since the 
early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000. 
 Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows which 
resemble the frantic, often demeaning program produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern example is Gaki no 
tsukai), to surveillance - or voyeurism - focused productions such as Big Brother. 
 Critics say that the term “reality television” is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a 
modifies and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic location or abnormal situations, sometimes 
coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other 
post-production techniques. 
 Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations. For 
example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, traveling on 
extraordinary dates to scenic locales. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national 
celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother 
participants also reach some degree of celebrity. 
 Some commentators have said that the name “reality television” is an inaccurate description for several styles of 
program included in the genre. In competition- based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living- 
environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities 
and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out. Producers specifically 
select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular 
behaviors and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and 
avoids the word “reality” to describe his shows; he has said, “I tell good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is 
unscripted drama.” 
25. In the first line, the writer says “it is claimed” because ____. 
A. they are agree with the statement B. everyone agrees with the statement 
C. no one agrees with the statement D. they want to distance themselves from the statement 
26. Reality television has ____. 
A. always been this popular B. been popular since before 2000 
C. only been popular since 2000 D. been popular since approximately 2000 
27. Japan ____. A. is the only one place to produce demeaning TV shows 
B. has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere 
C. produced Big Brother D. invented surveillance focused productions 
28. People have criticized reality television because ____. 
A. it is demeaning B. it uses exotic locations C. the name is inaccurate D. it shows reality 
29. Reality TV appeals to some because ____. 
A. it shows eligible males dating women B. it uses exotic locations 
C. it shows average people in exceptional circumstances D. it can turn ordinary people into celebrities 
30. Pop Idol ____ . A. turns all its participants into celebrities 
B. is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother 
C. is less likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother 
D. is a dating show 
31. The term “reality television” is inaccurate____. 
A. for all programs B. just for Big Brother and Survivor 
C. for talent and performance programs D. for talent and performances programs 
32. Producers choose the participants ____. 
A. on the ground of talent B. only for special-living- environment shows 
C. to create conflict among other things D. to make a fabricated world 
33. Paul Burnett ____. 
A. was a-participant on Survivor B. is a critic of reality TV 
C. thinks the term “reality television” is inaccurate D. writes the script for Survivor 
34. Shows like Survivor ____. 
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A. are definitely reality TV B. are scripted C. have good narratives D. are theatre 
Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each 
of the blanks. 
All life is sound. We are constantly surrounded by sounds and noises (46)_produced_ by nature and everything in 
it. For thousands of years man has been speaking and singing, and (47)_thanks to_ his wonderfully constructed ear, 
perceiving sounds and noises, although they are but a small part of the inconceivable wealth of sounds filling the universe. 
Children everywhere and without (48)_exception_ are born with musical abilities with voices, and with hearing. The 
difference lies (49)_merely_ in what they do with these gifts. That (50)_varies_ according to temperament upbringing 
nationality, and time. Nature itself is full of sound, full of music. Musical sounds existed millions of years before there 
was a human ear to hear (51)_them_ the soft bubbling of the water, the roll of thunder, the whistling and rustling of leaves 
in the wind and (52)_who_ knows how many other audible manifestations of nature. Man was born (53)_into_ a world of 
sound. Thunder filled him with fear and became a symbol of supernatural (54) powers__ . In the roar of the wind he heard 
the voices of demons. Dwellers at the seashore (55)_judges_ the temper of the gods by the sound of the waves. Religious 
rites and music were inseparable at the dawn of humanity. 
35. A. found B. heard C. produced D. existing 
36. A. thanks to B. based on C. in spite of D. without 
37. A. exception B. doubt C. consideration D. preparation 
38. A. absolutely B. merely C. especially D. suddenly 
39. A. depends B. forms C. varies D. differentiates 
40. A. them B. it C. all D. from 
41. A. he B. someone C. who D. everyone 
42. A. with B. from C. in D. into 
43. A. disasters B. powers C. symbols D. existence 
44. A. terrified B. touched C. judged D. heard 
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
45. It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise apartment block in Kuala Lumpur 
last week. A B C D 
46. Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about his group. 
 A B C D 
47. I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs. 
 A B C D 
48. If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now. 
 A B C D 
49. Everyone ought to know the basic steps that follow in case of an emergency. 
 A B C D 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest meaning to the underlined part in 
each of the following questions. 
50. The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease. 
A. disabling B. vexatious C. dangerous D. irreparable 
51. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women. 
A. superior B. Mandatory C. Benificial D. Constructive 
52. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals. 
A. irrefuttable B. Imminent C. Formidable D. Absolute 
53. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operation against sea or shore based enemies. 
A. unique B. Novel C. Exotic D. Vital 
54. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years. 
A. absolutely B. Relavently C. Almost D. comparatively 
Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of 
the questions. 
TALKING TO ELTON JOHN 
Q - Do you miss doing the ordinary things in life? 
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A- I like plodding round the kitchen doing the things everybody else does. I love going to the supermarket to do the 
shopping. I come back with far more stuff than I need. When I am on holiday in St. Tropez, I love to get up at six in the 
morning to get the fresh bread. So people often see me wheeling my trolley round the supermarkets in town. 
Q - Do you mind being recognized? 
A - I’ve tried going out in disguise, but in the end most people recognize me, Ninety- nine percent are very pleasant, very 
polite. But it’s frustrating if you get out of bed on the wrong side- and you do some days- and someone asks you for an 
autograph and they haven’t got a pen or a piece of paper. But I enjoy my popularity; I don’t see the point in being a 
recluse. 
Q - You once said that you’re a bit of a loner. 
A- Yeah, I always have been. By that I don’t mean that I’m alone. It’s just that I like to be my own boss all the time. Don’t 
confuse that with being lonely because I’m not. I have lots of great friends around me. Being successful has given me the 
confidence to do things I wouldn’t have had the courage to do otherwise. But I still retain that shyness when I first meet 
people. I’m never going to get rid of that. 
Q - You like your food, don’t you? 
A- I’m one of those people who only has to look at a doughnut and I immediately put on 2 pounds without even eating it. 
I’ve always had a problem with my weight .it doesn’t bother me too much, although I get depressed when I’m very 
overweight. I dieted once and I became so obsessed that I neatly made myself ill. But I’m happy with the way I am at the 
moment. If you exercise at least three or four times a week and play tennis, then it’s no problem, but you have to keep at 
it. ( ) 
Q - Do you think you will still be touring and making records in another ten year’s time? 
A - I can’t keep touring and making records for the rest of my life- I’ve got to try something different now and then. One 
thing I am interested in doing is writing a musical. 
Q - So do you think we see you on stage in your town musical one day? 
A - I doubt it. I’m not interested in going into a theatre and performing every night. You may find that strange but if 
you’re on tour, you’re changing cities. I played at the Hammersmith Odeon once for 14 nights and by the end of it I was 
going crazy. It was like going to the office. People who actually appear in plays and musical for two or three years have 
my greatest sympathy and admiration. I never consider what I do as work. 
55. When Elton goes out, he ____. 
A. is recognized by 99% of the population B. wears a disguise 
C. gets annoyed if he is recognized D. accepts he will probably be recognized 
56. The phrase ‘ a recluse’ is closest in meaning to ____. 
A. an ordinary person B. a celebrity 
C. a person who avoids other people D. a person who gets frustrated with his popularity 
57. How has frame changed Elton John? 
A. He has become very bossy B. He doesn’t like to be on his own 
C. He feels more confident D. He has become shy 
58. The phrase ‘a loner’ is closest in meaning to ____. 
A. a person who likes being alone B. a bossy person 
C. a person who is unhappy without other people around D. an only child in the family 
59. What does Elton John say about his weight? 
A. He is obsessed with his weight B. He gets depressed when he diets 
C. He has learnt to control his weight D. He wishes he were thin 
60. The word it in the last paragraph refers to ____. 
A. his playing at the theatre for 14 nights B. his going crazy after the performance 
C. his going to the office D. the Hammersmith Odeon 
61. What does the last paragraph tell us about his attitude to work? 
A. He loves doing the same thing day after day 
B. He hates any sort of job which means following a routine and doing the same thing day after day. 
C. He loves playing at the theatre D. He admires people who work hard. 
62. Which of the following is not true about Elton John? 
A. He loves doing the shopping in supermarkets B. He prefers going out in disguise to avoid people 
C. He has a lot of friends 
D. Although he’s always had a problem with his weight, he doesn’t care much about it. 
63. All of the following suggest that Elton John is basically happy with himself and his lifestyle EXCEPT ____. 
A. He enjoys his popularity B. He is happy with the way he is at the moment 
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C. He never considers what he does as work D. He’s always been a loner. 
64. What is his future ambition? 
A. to appear in a play or musical B. to break with his present routine 
C. to do a word tour D. to play at the Hammersmith Odeon 
WRITING 
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 
65. Peter was given the first prize. He felt so happy. 
 @ Having _____________________________________________________________________________ 
66. He will not come here if his mother doesn’t allow him. 
 @ Unless _____________________________________________________________________________ 
67. Because he was so sick, he didn’t go to work. 
 @ If __________________________________________________________________________________ 
68. “Would you like to have a drink with me?” 
 @ He invited me___________________________________________________________ 
69. He tried to escape but the police stopped him. 
 @ The police prevented ___________________________________________________ 
Part 2: In about 120 words, write a paragraph about your hobby. 
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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 1 
Question Đáp án Question Đáp án Question Đáp án Question Đáp án 
1 A 17 D 33 C 49 B 
2 A 18 B 34 C 50 D 
3 C 19 D 35 C 51 B 
4 A 20 A 36 A 52 B 
5 C 21 C 37 A 53 D 
6 B 22 B 38 B 54 D 
7 B 23 A 39 C 55 D 
8 C 24 C 40 A 56 C 
9 D 25 D 41 C 57 C 
10 C 26 D 42 D 58 A 
11 D 27 B 43 B 59 C 
12 A 28 C 44 C 60 A 
13 B 29 C 45 A 61 B 
14 C 30 B 46 A 62 B 
15 C 31 D 47 A 63 D 
16 B 32 C 48 A 64 B 
WRITING: Part I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. 
65. Having been given the first prize, he felt so happy. 
66. Unless his mother allows him, he won’t come here. 
67. If he hadn’t been so sick, he would have gone out. 
68. He invited me to have a drink with him. 
69. The police prevented him from escaping. 
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ĐỀ THI THỬ KÌ THI THPT QG NĂM 2016-2017 
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ 2 
Thời gian: 90 phút	
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks. 
 Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1) __ _ as much on what they 
seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (2) _ _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (3) 
_ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being ( 4) 
__ _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not 
embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in fact (5) __ __ to answer our question, and so we 
stop pressing them. Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention 
to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to present the right kind of 
appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (6) __ __ stability. 
This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the 
further problem of whether such tests actually produce (7) __ __ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such 
a test would be an objectionable (8) __ _ into their private lives. 
 After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family 
doctor to provide (9) _ _ medical information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is 
likely to be a (10) __ __ employee or a values colleague? 
Question 1: A. rely B. estimate C. reckon D. trust 
Question 2: A. looks B. image C. manner D. expression 
Question 3: A. feeling B. view C. notion D. reaction 
Question 4: A. good at B. tactful C. successful D. humble 
Question 5: A. reluctant B. used C. hesitant D. tending 
Question 6: A. psychological B. relevant C. physical D. similar 
Question 7: A. faithful B. regular C. reliable D. predictable 
Question 8: A. infringement B. invasion C. interference D. intrusion 
Question 9: A. reticent B. classified C. confidential D. secretive 
Question 10: A. conscientious B. particular C. laborious D. thorough 
Choose the answer that best fits the blank in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined words or phrases. 
Question 11. The concert didn't come _______ our expectations. 
 A. up with B. up against C. up to D. round 
Question 12. Professor Alan insisted that every student _______ their report by Friday. 
 A. finish B. finishes C. finished D. had finished 
Question 13. - "Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different?" - " ___________" . 
 A. I'm afraid not B. Yes, please C. Never mind D. Anything will do 
Question 14. On September 9, 1950, California was admitted to the Union__________. 
 A. being thirty-first state B. as the thirty-first state 
 C. for the thirty-first state D. the thirty-first state 
Question 15. James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so ____. 
 A. sensible B. insensible C. sensitive D. senseless 
Question 16. _______ that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years. 
 A. It is reported B. They are reported C. The report was D. It was reported 
Question 17. Having been served lunch, _______. 
 A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee. 
 B. the committee members discussed the problem C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem 
 D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee. 
Question 18. “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “__________________” 
 A. Sorry, the seat is taken. B. Yes, I am so glad 
 C. No, thanks. D. Yes, yes. You can sit here. 
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Question 19. - "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - ".__________________." 
 A. Yes, certainly B. Sorry. I have no idea 
 C. Not at all. Help yourself D. You can say that again 
Question 20. Doing exercises may _______ you to pass the exam. 
 A. make it easier for B. make easier for C. be easy for D. make easy that 
Question 21. _________ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories. 
 A. On the contrary B. On my part C. On the whole D. On the other hand 
Question 22. In the early 16th century, the geography of the globe still _______________ a mystery. 
 A. maintained B. continued C. was D. remained 
Question 23. Although he hadn't spoken French for many years, he picked it _______ again after a few weeks. 
A. over B. on C. through D. up 
Question 24. The police carried out a _______ search for the missing diplomat. 
 A. through B. thorough C. throughout D. thoughtful 
Question 25. More people speak English than any other language, but non-native speakers now ______ native speakers by 
three to one. 
 A. outnumber B. overtake C. pass D. dominate 
Question 26. The government should take _______ to reduce the current high unemployment rate. 
 A. steps B. measures C. changes D. solutions 
Question 27. The chairman requested that _______. 
A. the members study the problem carefully B. with more carefulness the problem could be studied 
C. the problem was more carefully studied D. the members studied more carefully the problem 
Question 28. - "What do you think of football?" - "___________" 
 A. Of course, football players are excellent B. It's none of my business. 
 C. Well, it's beyond my expectation D. I am crazy about it. 
Question 29. His change of job has ____________ him with a new challenge in life. 
 A. led B. initiated C. presented D. introduced 
Choose one word whose main stress pattern is different from the others'. 
Question 30: A. collective B. climatic C. abundant D. regional 
Question 31: A. emergency B. concentration C. humanity D. phenomenon 
Question 32: A. continent B. government C. reference D. museum 
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from 
the rest 
Question 33. A. helicopter B. hospital C. hour D. husband 
Question 34. A. money B. notice C. glance D. thank 
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions 
 Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a hindrance, and may even 
cause harm. These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and bear little or no 
relationship to the adequacy of the job applicants. Of the many reasons why this should be the case, three in particular 
stand out. 
 The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as th